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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Problems and Repair Histories

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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Chevrolet Tahoe in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 69000   First odometer entry
Sep 2012 108000 900 Water Pump replacement 

 

Chevrolet Tahoe in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2009 87000   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 92300 0 speed gugle, nav 
May 2012 98300 250 nav, tire sensor, speed gagle 
Jul 2012 101000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Chevrolet Tahoe in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 99000   First odometer entry
Apr 2012 114700 86 A/C BLOWING HOT. RECHARGED SYSTEM AND CLEANED OUT DEBRIS. THROTTLE BODY INJECTOR SERVICE/TRANSMISSION SERVICE/REAR DIFFERENTAL SERVICE REPLACED DRIVER SIDE REAR WINDOW MOTOR 
Jan 2013 123000 0 Dash lights and radio not turning off after stopping engine and openning door. Problem went away two days before service call. Rear window defroster not working. Could not replicate. Update: failed to work again recently. 
Mar 2013 123000 430 Check engine light on. Both O2 sensors were replaced. 

 

Chevrolet Tahoe in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 250 Replaced intermediate steering shaft with newly designed piece. 
Dec 2009 38000 32 EVAP canister replacement. 
Aug 2010 48000 300 Water pump leaking; burning off coolant at leak. Leak was at a weep hole, I believe. 
Mar 2013 71000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Chevrolet Tahoe in Minnesota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2011 63000   First odometer entry
Nov 2012 78500 180 Stabilitrack kicking in at 3-4 mph after every stop. Cause was a right front wheel speed sensor failure. 
Dec 2012 79000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Chevrolet Tahoe in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 30000   First odometer entry
Aug 2012 45300 400 Replaced faulty air bag sensor 
Dec 2012 47000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Chevrolet Tahoe in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2011 60000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 60000 0 Brakes were wearing thin, so the dealer replaced them prior to my purchasing the vehicle. 

 

Chevrolet Tahoe in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 11000   First odometer entry
Oct 2009 24700 10 Intermediate steering shaft (ISS) was making clunking noise, which was felt in steering wheel and column. The fix required spraying white lithium grease into the ISS to lube the shaft. The problem occurs when the grease dries up. 
Jun 2010 30000 123 Remove two rusted pieces of metal that were scraping against the rotor, causing a loud noise, when driving. Adjusted the parking brake and cleaned the rust from the rear rotors.  
Aug 2010 31500 0 Intermediate steering shaft (ISS) was making clunking noise, for the second time. The fix required spraying white lithium grease into the ISS to lube the shaft. The problem occurs when the grease dries up.  
Dec 2010 33000 21 Slow leak with the rear driver's side tire. Rim had to be grinded down, due to oxidation. Tire was re-seated. 
Aug 2011 37000 55 Parking brake cable broke. 
Sep 2011 38000 12 Automatic head light lamp sensor (Part #25713063) failed. 
Mar 2013 51000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Chevrolet Tahoe in Montana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2007 0 No further repair. 
Aug 2010 48000 50 Power steering gearbox making noise on tight low speed turns. No repair at present. The problem was irregular with very tight turns and eventually cured itself.  
Oct 2010 51000 400 Speedometer IPC replaced after speedometer ceased working. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

Engine not specified

Chevrolet Suburban in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 52000   First odometer entry
Jul 2009 53000 2900 Something (I can't remember what they called it) broke sending pieces of metal into transmission tearing it apart. Broke down out of town in busy Friday shore traffic. Got towed, thanks to AAA. Rebuilt transmission. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Chevrolet Suburban in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2010 84000   First odometer entry
Sep 2010 84000 200 a/c condensation was leaking into passenger cabin, floors were soaked on passenger side of vehicle. Took to dealer twice, never got fixed, traded vehicle in on a new dodge truck. problem fixed, lol 

 

Chevrolet Tahoe in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2011 125000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 125000 600 replace transfer case actuator motor 

 

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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

Chevrolet in Mississippi, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 59000   First odometer entry
May 2008 62000 0 Smell from AC vents. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

335-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

Chevrolet Suburban in Arizona, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 30000   First odometer entry
Oct 2008 35000 29 Battery must have been slightly loose in mount and wore hole in bottom, leaked acid on to washer bottle and damaged washer pump. Replaced Battery and washer pump – Cleaned battery seating and repainted. 
May 2011 61000 0 oil pump replaced 
Mar 2012 69000 0 Skim brake rotors that were causing noise and shudder in front end 
Mar 2013 75000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Chevrolet Suburban in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2012   First odometer entry
Dec 2012 75 4x4 was not shifting or shifting itself, changed unit on side of transfer case myself & 4x4 is up & running. 2nd time since owning truck! 
Mar 2013 109000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Chevrolet Suburban in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2006 0 Rattle in dash fixed and front suspension noise issue resolved 

 

Chevrolet Suburban in Nebraska, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2012 86000   First odometer entry
Aug 2012 91700 975 fuel pump 
Mar 2013 97000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Chevrolet Suburban in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2011 112000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 128000 450 Vent control motor 
Jan 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Chevrolet Suburban in Utah, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 114000   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 123000 300 One of the cam sensors had gone bad, replaced both to ensure it wasn't an issue going forward. Had to replace gaskets as well since plenum had to be removed for repair. 
Nov 2011 130000 900 Had to replace a sensor and motor in the front differential that engages the four wheel drive. 
Jul 2012 138000 2900 Transmission began to slip and had to be replaced with a remanufactured unit. 
Mar 2013 148000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Chevrolet Suburban in Connecticut, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 81000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 100000 1600 intermittently upon starting the car would be in 4 wheel low and it could not be changed..previously dealer could not replicate problem. got "lucky" this time as it happened while being looked at. 
Jan 2012 110000 800 airbags malfunction warning light. was a bad sensor 
Mar 2012 115000 700 Oil gauge registering too high, sensor was faulty 

 

Chevrolet Suburban in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 113000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 114000 2286 Transmission Rebuild 
Jul 2011 115000 232 replaced the solenoid in the starter with a new one. A new neutral-safety switch was installed as the gear on the instrument cluster did not always correspond to the correct gear the truck was in. 
Mar 2012 119000 125 A tire pressure monitor in the rear wheel had stopped working and was replaced. Tire pressure sensor replaced while I had new tires put on. I still need to reset the "memory". 
Sep 2012 124000 0 Battery has died several times while truck is parked and is a good battery. Something is draining it. driver's heated seat keeps coming on repeatedly at random times despite pushing the off button. check airbag light came on Service 4wd light came up on display but is intermittent 
Mar 2013 126000 695 Check airbag light was on, front impact sensor was replaced. Driver's seat recline/decline does not always work. The mechanic believed the problem to be the control button. front tie-rod end replaced to pass inspection 

 

Chevrolet Suburban in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 74000   First odometer entry
Aug 2010 84000 200 rear ujoints replaced 
Jun 2011 94000 50 Air mix valve actuator needed to be recalibrated after I disconnected the battery. 
Mar 2012 104000 400 Gauge cluster rebuilt 
May 2012 106700 170 Suspect a leak, refilled and leak dye added 
Oct 2012 113300 900 Rear pinion bearing replaced and sides replaced as preventative maint. 
Mar 2013 119000 500 alternator was whining, replaced with a high output model. as well, replaced tensioner. 

 

Chevrolet Suburban in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2011 63000   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 74000 70 A/C compressor was working but was not blowing very cold. Local shop determined R134a was low and recharged the unit. 
Jul 2012 76000 770 Rubbing sound on back end while driving. Parking brake was not disengaging, and had completely rusted out on one side. Replaced parking brake assembly/pads both sides, had to pull axles so also did differential fluids. 
Mar 2013 84000 950 Left and right front wheel bearing assemblies replaced. 

 

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